He described his situation in a handful of words that I still think about. Walk. Drive. Cook. Sleep. Those were the four things he wanted back. At the time of his first visit, he could not do any of them without significant pain. Leg pain that started after six weeks...
You found out you have a herniated disc, and now you are wondering how bad this really is. Maybe you got the MRI because your doctor ordered it. Maybe you pushed for it yourself because the pain was bad enough that you needed an answer. Either way, you are sitting...
How Sleep Impacts Back Pain Back pain affects daily life—movement, work, exercise, posture, and mood—but most patients overlook one key factor: sleep. At Central Ohio Spine and Joint (COSJ), we often tell patients: “If you want to heal faster, get stronger, and reduce...
Understanding Degenerative Disc Disease Degenerative disc disease (DDD) often raises concern, especially when an MRI report in Westerville notes changes like “degenerative disc disease at L4–L5 or L5–S1.” Many patients worry their spine is failing or that surgery is...
If you’ve ever said, “I feel out of alignment,” you’re not alone. Maybe your back feels tight, your neck turns unevenly, or one shoulder seems higher than the other. The phrase sounds logical — but it’s not what’s actually happening in your body. At Central Ohio Spine...
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